How far is Winthrop, ME from Saco, ME?

The driving distance from Winthrop, ME to Saco, ME is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
69.16 mi
01h 15m
Flight
60.2 mi
96.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.2 mi
Kilometers
96.89 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.16 mi
Kilometers
111.3 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saco
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 AM EDT
Return by in Winthrop
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winthrop
2026-04-23T01:06
Arrive Saco
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winthrop
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New Gloucester
ME

City in Maine, United States

From Winthrop
33.4 mi
00h 37m
To Saco
35.7 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
Saco Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
50°F
Thursday
Using Biddeford as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Winthrop and Saco.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winthrop and Saco.

  1. 1

    Start on Depot Street

    18 m · 10 sec · Depot Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    40 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Route 133

    2717 ft · 46 sec · Route 133

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto US 202

    6.6 mi · 7 min · US 202

  5. 5

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  7. 7

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Court Street

    2156 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Minot Avenue

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Minot Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Washington Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    762 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2668 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    30.4 mi · 34 min · Maine Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach

    965 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    2800 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    965 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Main Street

    28 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winthrop and Saco.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
38.1 mi · 55%
US 202
6.58 mi · 10%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 9%
Main Street
4.92 mi · 7%
Washington Street
4.73 mi · 7%
North Street
1.73 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

30.4 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
60.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Gloucester
00h 37m from Winthrop
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Winthrop and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Saco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Winthrop to Saco?

The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km) and usually takes 01h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Gloucester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Winthrop and 35.7 miles from Saco.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.63 one way or $19.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Winthrop and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Saco.

Stop Ideas Near New Gloucester

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Gloucester, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Gloucester.

RAIL

Freeport

19 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

29 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

35 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Bath, Maine

37 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winthrop and Saco. Straight-line distance: 60.2 mi (96.89 km).

Winthrop

#1 Winthrop

Town in Maine, United States

Population6,029
Coordinates44.3050700, -69.9770000
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Saco

#2 Saco

City in York County, Maine

Population20,121
Coordinates43.5009200, -70.4428300
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Depot Street (-69.976867, 44.30505)
End: Main Street (-70.442839, 43.500924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.24 L · about $9.63
Round trip
$19.25
4.88 gal · 18.48 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.63 $19.25
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.88 $21.75
Premium $4.86 $11.85 $23.71
Diesel $6.00 $14.63 $29.27

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Winthrop and Saco. The current time is 01:06:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.